A timeless newborn session - Saskatoon Photography

We often get asked if we do newborn photos, and the next question is what kind of props do you have?  And the answer is:  NONE.  While we adore all those squished up baby poses with all the different headbands and blankets that is 'in' right now, our style is a bit different when it comes to newborn photography.  Our newborn sessions are very family based, using only 'props' that have sentimental value, focusing on the family as a whole, as well as the newborn.  When it comes to the newborn alone shots, we love to get all those little details, the hands, the feet, the lips and the nose.  85% of the session is done with the new baby wrapped in your arms.  If you are looking for the cute squished up baby with all the cute props, we would be happy to send you to a few photographers here in Saskatoon that do an amazing job at that style.  If you are looking for this (see below), feel free to shoot us an email!  We would love to hear from you! 

Thank goodness for our Saskatoon photography studio!

Throw back Thursday to this session I shot when we just moved into our Saskatoon photography studio.  I can't wait to have somewhere warm to shoot that is simple and stunning all winter long.  We have a few fall sessions still available and are booking into the chillier months.  Once I'm all caught up with editing, I will be posting some of the sessions we have been working on. 

Prints vs. Files - Saskatoon photographers

Did you know we offer a wide variety of products, including digital files and prints? We have a lot of clients order wall portraits from us along with the digital files... some do it for the convenience, some do it for the quality, and others do it for the extra retouching! The first image is straight out of camera and the second is the extent of retouching we do when you purchase a wall portrait through us.

The value of a photograph - Saskatoon photographers

I saw a quote a month or two ago and it said...

"You never really know the value of a photograph until long after it's taken."

This sits with me on so many levels. Not only do I think about this all the time with my sessions, it hits so close to home with my personal photos.  This is the reason I get my family photos done every year.  This is a shot of my girl and I, a few years ago, at our annual family session.  I love the wrinkle in her nose, and me looking adoringly at her.  I know when she gets to my age, she is going to cherish this photo even more than I do today.  She's not going to see my double chin, or my wrinkles, or my crooked nose.  She's going to see the connection between her and I, and how stinkin' adorable she is.  She might even see her own kids in her squinty smile, and laugh at how ugly my jacket is.  What I do know, is she will look back at this photo, long after I'm gone and it will be worth so much more in years to come, than it was the day it was taken.

Photo credit:  The Harstones

Photo credit:  The Harstones

Mom and me - Saskatoon Photographer

Right before Mother's Day, we had a promotion on for 'Mom & Me' sessions, which came with a pedicure from Just for You Day Spa as well as a super sweet swag bag... this mom took advantage of our package and came into the studio with her adorable princess for their mom and me session.  We got so many gorgeous shots!!!  I think this little girl is going to cherish these images in a couple of decades.  I would die to have images like this of me with my mom *cough* 30 some years ago *cough*.

It's Ladies night in Saskatoon, and you're invited!!!

Looking for a fun night out with the girls on Friday, April 22?  Come on out to our ladies night!  Please RSVP to the Facebook event pageHERE if you are planning on coming:).   Hope to see you all there!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1682332472031534/

Memories By Mandy and Joi Photography are hosting an interactive evening of fun for our past clients, their friends/family and ladies who want to check us out! Be prepared for a jam-packed evening of prizes, entertainment, shopping, and fun!

THE DETAILS:
Doors open at 7pm, last entry at 7:45 -- 158 2nd ave north
Entertainment starts at 7:30pm and goes all night!
-How to look great in photos
-Stella and Dot - How to rock statement jewellery
-Red Lip Make-up Tutorial by Holly Decker Makeup Artistry
Joy Tesch Hair Styling Station - Joy will be styling hair for our guests all evening!
-Live Boudoir Photo Shoot
-Prize Draws throughout the night*

***This event is free to attend! If you'd like a chance to win some killer prizes, please bring along a donation to the Crisis Nursery. This can be $5.00 cash or an item listed below that they're in desperate need for. ***

MORE FUN!
- Stella and Dot Mystery Hostess trunk show - any orders placed will be entered to win the hostess rewards!
- Joi Photo booking special -- book your boudoir or glamour shoot on the same night and get $100.00 off your package!
- Memories By Mandy booking special!
- Pop up shops!
- Cash bar!
- Selfie Station (there's prizes here too!)

*** Must be 19 years or older to attend -- bring ID!

Please RSVP to this event page to attend -- there is limited space!

CRISIS NURSERY NEEDS:
Baby Formula
Grocery Store/Walmart gift cards
Gift Cards for outings: bowling, ice cream, swimming, movies
Family size cereal (no nuts, low sugar)
Kids shampoo, conditioner & body wash

PRIZE POOL
- $50 Stella & Dot gift card
- Joi Photography boudoir shoot
- Memories by Mandy family session
- Sephora Make-up Kit
- MUCH MUCH MORE!